Mukerau Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 04 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Mukerau Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mukerau Beach sea temperature is
21.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mukerau Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mukerau Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 5th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 5th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 5th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)121111111211151313131313131313131212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31941491835675638515492109983876596911731154122811911086888634503442309
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
10
SE
10
SE
5
S
5
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
20
S
20
S
15
S
15
S
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
ESE
5
SE
5
SW
5
E
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglassoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
glassglassglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:28AM
3.53
12:46PM
3.64
1:05AM
3.42
1:21PM
3.47
1:43AM
3.27
1:57PM
3.27
2:21AM
3.11
2:37PM
3.06
3:03AM
2.94
3:23PM
2.87
3:55AM
2.79
4:23PM
2.70
5:06AM
2.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:24PM
0.36
6:38AM
0.40
7:04PM
0.44
7:16AM
0.55
7:42PM
0.56
7:55AM
0.74
8:20PM
0.72
8:36AM
0.94
8:59PM
0.89
9:22AM
1.13
9:44PM
1.07
10:16AM
1.30
10:40PM
1.23
11:27AM
1.40
Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54
Sunset8:32--8:31--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:28--8:27--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212022201919191721211821221922221923222022
Feels °C (?)201923212117161520191820202023221924242224
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The above surf forecast table for Mukerau Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mukerau Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mukerau Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mukerau Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mukerau Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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